New Base Rock, Need Advice

[Ovuel]

I have a 20L that has 20lbs LS and 10-12lbs fully cured LR. I was lucky enough to get this LR fully cured because I work at a LFS so it came right out of our display tanks. After 2 weeks my water has been fine and I only experienced a minor cycle if even that. I have added a small green chromis which I will take back to the store once he gets a little bigger, and I also added a juvy Cinnamon Clown which I plan to keep. I am slowly acquiring base rock so I can eventually get my tank to around 30-40lbs.

1. When I get the base rock it is completely dry. What do I need to do to clean this rock so it will be safe to add to the aquarium? Please keep in mind that I do plan to add inverts so I am sure even the smallest amount of bleach is out of the question.

2. Can I add this rock directly to my tank once it has been clean, or am I still going to have to cook it?

I would assume that once it is cleaned it is no different the the side of my powerhead, but I'm not sure. Thanks in advance.

- Rob

 

[demonsp]

If you know the source of this rock then direct application should be fine. But a bath in ro/di water with salt wouldnt hurt just to release any debris that my cloud tank.If source unknown then a day in the sun then a bath would be better.

 

[Ovuel]

Sounds like it's time to do more aquascaping. Thanks Demon :wavehand:

 

[SaltyDr]

If you needed to, you could bleach it. You would just have to soak it in water for a few days and then let it dry out completely. Then I would put in in SW for a few days, then in to the tank. If it looks pretty clean, just soak it in SW for a few days and then you can safely add it to your tank.